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A metastatic cancerous tissue is termed ‘sarcoma’ if the disorder is in:

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Fibroblasts

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Epithelial cells

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Circulatory system

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Immune system

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Solution

The correct option is A
Fibroblasts

Sarcoma is a cancer of the connective tissue or non-epithelial tissues. Fibroblasts are cells in the connective tissues, and produce collagen and other fibres.

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